The vibrant pageant of Elizabethan England comes vividly alive in Karen Harper's fifth novel in her acclaimed Elizabeth I mystery series. In the gardens of Hampton Court, Elizabeth proudly shows a famed visitor her huge maze. But the intricate labyrinth soon becomes a scene of horror as Elizabeth herself is attacked and the visitor is murdered within its leafy dead ends. Undaunted, the queen sets a trap to snare a ghostly murderer before he or she strikes again...
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Oustanding praise for Karen Harper and her Elizabeth I mystery novels
The Thorne Maze
"Karen Harper weaves a thrilling blend of historical detail and intriguing mystery."
--Lisa Gardner, author of The Other Daughter
"A wonderful web of drama and deceit that would make Shakespeare envious...this is great stuff."--The Toronto Globe and Mail
The Queen's Cure
"A neatly plotted mystery with genuinely terrifying scenes."-Publishers Weekly
"Fully rounded, sometimes baroque, but always engaging...the plot quickens to the very end."
--Booklist
"Superb...a winner." -Amazon.com
"Based on historical fact, The Queen's Cure is an Elizabethan fan's delight...[with] several red herrings that will delight the heart of mystery lovers." -RomanticTimes.com
The Twylight Tower
"Harper's exquisite mastery of the period, lively dialogue, energetic plot, devious characters, and excellent rendition of the willful queen make this a pleasure for fans of historical mysteries." -Library Journal
"The sleuthing is fun, but what makes The Twylight Tower comparable to the fine works of Allison Weir is the strong writing of the author."-Midwest Book Review
"Exciting...and as cleverly crafted as only Karen Harper can be...a hugely appealing and fast-paced tale that keeps the reader satisfied and yearning for more." -Romancereviewstoday.com
The Tidal Poole
"A nice mix of historical and fictional characters, deft twists and a plucky, engaging young heroine enhance this welcome sequel."--Publishers Weekly
"Harper delivers high drama and deadly intrigue . . . she masterfully captures the Elizabethan tone in both language and setting...Elizabethan history has never been this appealing."--Newsday
The Poyson Garden
"Impressively researched...the author has her poisons and her historical details down pat."
--Los Angeles Times
"Intoxicating...whether you love history, romance, adventure, or mystery, you will be intrigued by this view of Elizabeth as queen and as a brilliant detective."--Romantic Times
"A walk side by side with one of history's most dynamic characters." -Anne Perry, author of Half Moon Street
Karen Harper is the author of four previous Elizabeth I mysteries, The Poyson Garden, The Tidal Poole, The Twylight Tower, and The Queene's Cure, as well as contemporary suspense novels. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, and Naples, Florida, and is currently writing the sixth book in the Elizabeth series, The Queene's Christmas.
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